Broccoli Salad with Turkey Bacon
Broccoli Salad with Turkey Bacon is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This salad combines crunchy broccoli, savory turkey bacon, and sweet cranberries with a creamy dressing, offering a delightful mix of textures and tastes. Whether served at summer barbecues, festive gatherings, or as a light lunch, this dish is sure to impress your guests and family alike. Easy to prepare and packed with healthy ingredients, Broccoli Salad with Turkey Bacon is not only delicious but also nutritious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–11 strips cooked Turkey Bacon
- 2 heads broccoli (1.5 pounds or 5–6 cups)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 and 1/4 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white apple vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 and 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Turkey Bacon until crispy in the oven (set aside to cool).
- In a large bowl, whisk together Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise), lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, dry mustard, and cayenne.
- Chop broccoli into small florets.
- Add broccoli to the dressing along with cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheese, red onion, and most of the turkey bacon (reserve some for topping). Mix well.
- Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving or serve at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg